The talking machine world (July-Dec 1924)

192 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD November 15, 1924 IN THE MUSICAL MERCHANDISE FIELD— (Continued from page 191) Leedy Mfg. Go. Introduces New "Reliance" Bass Drum Dealers will no doubt be interested to know that the Leedy Manufacturing Co. is now introducing a new model of bass drum called the "Reliance" designed for dealer distribution. George H. Way, the Leedy sales manager, says: "In offering the new "Reliance" bass drum to the trade, the Leedy Manufacturing Co. feels that it has accomplished something that will be welcomed by every dealer, for it is putting on the market a bass drum that has all the appearances of the highest grade instrument at a price below anything yet offered. "This drum has the same superior quality of pressed steel rods that are used in the higher priced models and the shell, finished in dark mahogany, is constructed on the laminated principle. The reinforcing hoops are heavier than any used by the makers of the laminated type of drum; the counter and flesh hoops, in natural finish, are of high-grade workmanship while the heads are of an excellent grade. "This model is now ready for distribution in all sizes and we discontinued starting November 1 our present 'Special' and 'Reso-Tone' models. This will put the Leedy line of bass drums in perfect shape for the dealer, i. e., two models, the 'Standard' and the 'Reliance.' " Institute of American Jazz Established in England "Deah Ol' Lunnon" likes Yankee jazz so well that a college of syncopation, sponsored by Paul Specht, exclusive Columbia artist, noted dance orchestra king and radio artist, of New York, has just been established in the English metropolis for the purpose of instructing British musicians in the gentle art of American "danceopation," according to word just received here. The new school is located at Grafton House, Golden Square, W. 1., London, and is under the management of J. Fenston, Ernest Collins and H. Lewis. It is known as Paul Specht's Institute of Rhythmic Symphonic Syncopation and the instructors are all American musicians. Three of these teachers, Harl Smith, Everitt Davidson and William Haid, all of New York, recently sailed for England. This $25 Cabinet — FREE LATRAVIATa ■ llTR0VAT0mvwuN STRINCS MM£t0D,A. Make 100% Profit This Beautiful Cabinet is 22^4 inches high, 2S3/4 inches wide, and 12 inches deep; in mahogany piano finish. Has 12 glass tubes. Special Combination Offer MUSIC STRINGS You will make 100% by taking advantage of this Special Combination Offer of the most complete and varied assortment of straight length high-grade gut and wound strings ever assembled in a case; and you get this $25.00 Dis play Cabinet and 12 Glass TubesFREE. 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